Description
Creamy no-bake mini key lime pies deliver a zesty tropical escape with graham cracker crusts and silky lime filling. Cool summer desserts never tasted more refreshing, inviting you to savor each tangy, sweet bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1 can (14 oz/400 g) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) fresh key lime juice
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
Sweeteners and Sugars:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Flavor and Garnish Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup (75 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- Lime slices (optional)
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Craft the foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar until the mixture resembles coarse, damp sand.
- Firmly press the crumb mixture into mini tart pans or cupcake liners, ensuring an even, compact base that reaches up the sides.
- Refrigerate the prepared crusts for approximately 15 minutes to solidify their structure.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk sweetened condensed milk with fresh lime juice and vibrant lime zest until the mixture becomes uniformly smooth.
- Using a separate bowl, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until the cream develops stiff, voluminous peaks.
- Gently incorporate the whipped cream into the lime base, folding carefully to maintain the airy texture and prevent deflation.
- Carefully spoon the lime cream filling into the chilled crusts, smoothing the surface with delicate, even strokes.
- Allow the mini pies to rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2-3 hours, enabling the filling to set and flavors to meld.
- Before serving, embellish each petite pie with a graceful swirl of additional whipped cream, a delicate lime wedge, or a sprinkle of zesty lime zest.
- Serve chilled and enjoy these refreshing, creamy mini desserts.
Notes
- Crust Consistency Matters: Press the graham cracker mixture firmly to create a compact, sturdy base that holds together perfectly without crumbling.
- Zest for Maximum Flavor: Use fresh lime zest to intensify the citrusy punch and brighten the entire dessert’s taste profile.
- Cream Folding Technique: Incorporate whipped cream gently to maintain its airy texture, preventing deflation and ensuring a light, creamy filling.
- Make-Ahead Magic: These mini pies can be prepared up to 2 days in advance, making them ideal for stress-free entertaining and meal planning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 278
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 83 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg